From your CV to real examples of your achievements, get your job-search essentials ready in one place. Use the ideas below to focus your efforts, ask better questions and decide what to do next.
Create a clear CV
Include accurate dates, responsibilities, qualifications and achievements without overstating your experience.
- Contact details
- Employment history
- Skills and qualifications
Collect learning evidence
Keep qualification details and relevant certificates organised to make comparing entry requirements easier.
- Certificates
- Training history
- Portfolio items
Prepare achievement examples
Real examples of problem-solving, teamwork and impact support applications and interviews.
- Projects
- Results
- Feedback
Maintain one updated record
Review dates, job descriptions and professional profiles before you send them to employers or institutions.
- Latest CV
- LinkedIn details
- Application tracker
Important:Use this as general career information, not a guarantee of an outcome. Check current requirements with the employer, institution or relevant official organisation before making an important decision.